I'm looking over my shoulder for her too! She's not here and I have the stack of dirty dishes, and laundry to prove it! Let's be completely honest, there's no such thing as a supermom -- myself included. With everything that I've done over the last year, my family has been my first priority, but [...]

Today is my birthday! I made myself finish up a good chunk of Quilt Festival responsibilities yesterday, so that I could have the day off from the computer today, and I'm so glad! I've had a great day, celebrating with the family! Over the last few years that I've been blogging I've often felt that I'm on [...]

To all the moms and hopeful moms who come to this space -Being a mom is the most rewarding and challenging title ever! The days are full and full of everyone's needs - and yet I would not trade where I am right now, for anything. There's something about the spontaneous big hugs, and thoughtfully [...]

It's the little things that make me happy most days. Like the five minutes that all four kids get along each day, or a empty kitchen sink (it's not right now). Or the little tulips gathered from the yard.And inspiration for, yet another quilt.I just love the colors in this couples photographs! They have a [...]

I'm feeling a bit scattered! I have lots of things that NEED to get done and a few that I really want to get done - isn't that how it usually goes? I had a couple of hours to myself Friday evening and decided to cut into some fabric for this bag -The fabrics are [...]

Hi there! I've been so glad to hear from so many of you, making the move with me easily here :) I love to know that this space is part of your morning/daily routines, and thanks for the profile pic love! I had my hair cut and colored by a professional. A nice treat and [...]

I have a question for you, but first, I thought I would tell you a little more about me.Life of a stay-at-home mom (sahm) is not all bon-bons and manicures is it!? Prior to our move to Utah 7 years ago, I was working full time in a Financial Aid Office at a private university [...]

Looking back at the last year, I'm thankful for this blog, and the relationships I've made here, if it weren't for all of you blogging wouldn't be as much fun! I did manage to do a few things on my list from last year, and the other items remain goals. I'm ok with that! Thinking [...]

Sophia, Owen, Emmalie, and GabriellaOf course my snow bunnies are big part of my highlight! And of course the reason for my constant running to and fro. The day started with a student council meeting for Ella, a half-hour before school starts, then a coffee for me. We stayed in the car and dropped Emmalie [...]

We have had a week of frigid temperatures, I'm not complaining really, but I have to stay warm! So here's a fun post for you --1 - Wear your warmest down jacket, over your second warmest down jacket, with a scarf from mom too.When we first moved here from Southern California, I needed the biggest [...]

It's assumable that I repeat this phrase to my kids daily (I do), but I also find myself telling me - Do it now!This is true of the 2 baskets of laundry waiting to be folded, the 2 hampers full waiting to be washed, the dishwasher that needs to clean more dirty dishes, and the [...]

I must say - your response to yesterday's post has been amazing! Thank you for all your answers and questions, and being so encouraging. I will take my turn after I show you this --I finished this one off in a mini quilt - it measures 8" square. I love it! I decided my larger [...]

Hi I'm Amy! Here's what you need to know about me - I love to sew! I learned to sew garments as a girl, then taught myself to quilt as a young mom. I've been writing books and patterns for the last five years, and hope to inspire you in your own quilting journey!